Following the controversial not guilty verdict in the Kate Steinle murder trial, Rep. Todd Rokita (R-Ind.) introduced a bill that would impose tough penalties on elected officials in sanctuary cities.

Under the Stopping Lawless Actions of Politicians (SLAP) Act, state and local lawmakers could face up to five years of prison time and a fine of up to $1 million for refusing to comply with federal immigration enforcement efforts.

"These sanctuary cities need to end. They harbor illegal criminals. And if these politicians don't obey a valid, constitutionally-upheld federal law, if they're going to act like criminals themselves, then we ought to lock them up," Rokita said on "Fox & Friends."

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